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Ex-convict arrested in 'Biddy Bandit' bank robberies in Phoenix area

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August. Courtesy of the FBI

FBI looking for 'Biddy Bandit' bank robber in Phoenix

The FBI and Phoenix police are searching for a middle-aged woman, deemed the "Biddy Bandit," who they say has robbed or attempted to rob five banks in the Phoenix area since August.
Courtesy of the FBI

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Elizabeth Ainslie, 56, was taken into custody Tuesday, according to an FBI news release. She is suspected of three bank robberies and two attempted bank robberies.

The FBI says the robber approached bank tellers, presented a demand note and then fled on foot. No one was injured during the incidents.

Ainslie is suspected of robberies or attempted robberies at the following banks:

Aug. 4, 2018 - Chase Bank, 2950 W. Peoria Ave., Phoenix

Sept. 10, 2018 - Wells Fargo Bank, 1901 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa

Nov. 14, 2018 - Chase Bank, 4714 S. Rural Road, Tempe

Nov. 24, 2018 - Chase Bank, 2950 W. Peoria Ave., Phoenix,

Dec. 8, 2018 - Chase Bank, 4250 W. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix

According to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Ainslie faces three counts of robbery and two counts of attempted robbery. She also was convicted of bank robbery in 2009, court documents stated.

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